Procurement System for Construction

The NSW Government Procurement System for Construction is an online solution that provides a structured approach to procurement. The system assist Government agencies to effectively and efficiently manage procurement processes for Construction, by following NSW Treasury’s six step program.

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Maintained by NSW Procurement, this solution can help agencies achieve the most successful outcome for their project and provides the necessary guidance and support to help minimise risks and cost overruns.

Who Can Use the System?

Under the Agency Accreditation Scheme requirements, external experts must use the System. The assistance offered by NSW Procurement extends to advice on appropriate procurement and contracting strategies, tendering and preparation of tender documents, selection of consultants and contractors, contract administration and on avoiding disputes.

The NSW Government Procurement System for Construction is designed for use by NSW Government agencies that are not accredited as capable of procuring the capital works under the Agency Accreditation Scheme for Construction Projects announced via the NSW Treasury Circular TC 04/07.

An Overview of the System?

The NSW Government Procurement System for Construction contains contract templates, procurement practice guides and tools under the following classifications:

• Procurement method selection
• Standard form contract documents
• Service provider selection
• Contract management
• Performance management
• Dispute resolution

The following Procurement eBooks contain comprehensive listings and links to:

• Procurement Practice Guides
• NSW Government Guidelines for construction projects

Procurement Phases and Process Steps

In addition to the NSW Treasury six-step procurement process for Construction, the following links provide access to templates, guidelines and tools for the various process step involved with procurement planning and delivery for capital works.

Procurement Planning:

• Service Demand Identification
• Service Delivery Options
• Justification of Proposed Option
• Project Definition

Download the Procurement Planning PDF

Procurement Delivery:

• Procurement Strategy
• Specification
• Service Provider Selection
• Implementation
• Post Implementation (including Operation and Evaluation steps)